HR 6697 United States House · 117th Congress

Disaster Contract Improvement Act

Summary
Disaster Contract Improvement Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish an advisory working group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal. The bill requires (1) FEMA to conduct outreach to states, tribal governments, and local governments with respect to any guidance or support materials developed; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study that, among other things, examines the use and adoption rate of advance contracts for debris removal by states, tribal governments, and local governments.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2022
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Introduced Feb 9, 2022 Last action Feb 10, 2022
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Feb 10, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Feb 9, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Feb 9, 2022
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